Smart Wars: Many Shields
Through April 5
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Multimedia “funktavist” Rory Wakemup leverages the familiar story of Star Wars to entertainingly challenge beliefs surrounding the forces of good and evil and whether only a select few can achieve true “balance” with the universe. A tongue-in-cheek exploration of culture vs controversy, Wakemup’s art subverts and amuses while commenting on social, political, and climate issues. Visit allmyrelationsarts.org for hours and additional programming.
Vibrant Traditions: Scandinavian Weaving in the Midwest
Norway House
913 E Franklin Avenue
Through April 6
Free
Experience the rich legacy of Scandinavian weaving traditions as they are maintained here in the Midwest. This exhibit at Norway House showcases the artistry, history, and innovation of both traditional and contemporary weavings crafted here in Minnesota using Scandinavian techniques. For hours and visitor information, visit norwayhouse.org.
In Memoriam: Residents of Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery
Through 2025
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay What You Can
The focus of this exhibit at the Hennepin County Historical Society is Phillips’ own historic Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery. Shining a light on individuals buried in the cemetery, In Memoriam asks what a cemetery can tell us about ourselves and the history we share with the deceased. For museum hours, visit hennepinhistory.org.
Puppet Story Time
Saturday March 1
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Avalon Theater
1500 E Lake Street
Free
Kids and families: head to the Avalon the first Saturday of every month to sing, dance and play… in other words, to catch another mesmerizing puppetry storytelling session with In Heart of the Beast’s own puppet librarian, Chelly! No registration required!
Invisible Fences
March 6 – 15
Open Eye Theatre
506 E 24th Street
$30 ($24 Seniors, $18 Students, $15 Economic Accessibility)
After co-commissioning Invisible Fences for a sold-out run in 2023, Open Eye is finally bringing it back to Twin Cities audiences. Singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea and storyteller-playwright Kevin Kling combine their talents in this original musical fable which weaves together storytelling and song to create a unique theatrical experience that is rich in the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture.
Performances will include ASL interpretation, projected captioning, and narrated audio descriptions at the beginning of each scene to help blind and low-vision audience members better place themselves in the worlds being presented. For tickets and showtimes, visit openeyetheatre.org/invisible-fences.
Lent Procession Service of Lessons and Hymns
Sunday, March 9
4 PM
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
3045 Chicago Avenue
Free
Join Mount Olive Music and Fine Arts and Mount Olive Cantorei for a contemplative service of lessons and carols. Though carols are typically associated with Advent and Christmas, this service is designed especially to look towards the coming Easter and spring seasons. Please visit mountolivechurch.org for more information, including a live streaming option.
Finding Your Family: An African American Genealogy Workshop
Friday, March 15
11 AM – Noon
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay What You Can (Reservations Req)
This workshop will encourage you to dig into your genealogy and discover more of your family’s history! Many popular genealogical tools have a reputation for being limited when it comes to African American genealogy, but databases are being added. In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and the National Archives to find your African American ancestors. Register at hennepinhistory.org/event/finding-your-family-an-african-american-genealogy-workshop.
Note: For those unable to attend, this program will be recorded and posted on Hennepin History Museum’s YouTube channel.
Holi Celebration
Saturday, March 15
11:30 AM 3:30 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
The Holi Festival of Colors in India is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Join the Midtown Global Market and the Hindu Society of Minnesota Central for a narration of the Holi Festival expressions, with classical, semi classical, folk and Bollywood dance, traditional music, singing and more!
Midtown Phillips Annual Meeting and Celebration
Wednesday, March 19
6-7:30 PM
St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
2742 15th Avenue S
Free
Help kick off a year of community organizing with the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Organization (MPNO) at its annual get-together. Get to know neighbors and learn more about MPNO activities and how to participate if you are interested! Not sure which parts of Phillips are considered Midtown? Learn more about Midtown and its evolving relationship with other Phillips neighborhoods on page 12 of this issue and at
unitedphillips.org.
Makers Night
Thursday, March 20
6 - 8:30 PM
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Free
Makers Night is a monthly opportunity for makers to gather in a friendly environment every third Thursday at ASI. Bring a project to work on and any tools you need, and be ready to share conversation, tips and questions!
Resilient Landscapes for Reimagined Futures: Story Sharing and Art Gallery
Saturday, March 22
2 – 4 PM
Location TBA
Free
Mark your calendars for the first (early!) spring community event for the East Phillips Urban Farm project. Details to come: stay in the loop by following the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute on facebook, or check their calendar at epnifarm.org/calendar.
